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Lakewood

Colorado · 155,984 residents · 43.458 sq mi
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Lakewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $398,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155,984
+8%since 2000
from 144,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,589 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
123K133K142K151K160K1990201020202024Lakewood
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,233
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,520
+55%since 2000
from $25,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,430
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+59%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(113,755)
Black1.3%(1,910)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(20,949)
Asian2.7%(3,854)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(57,830)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(103,355)
Black1.8%(2,733)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(35,423)
Asian3.7%(5,798)
Other3.6%(5,611)
Diversity Score60.8%(94,844)
Diversity Score
61
+52%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakewood, Colorado?

Lakewood, Colorado has about 155,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakewood, Colorado?

The typical household in Lakewood, Colorado earns about $71,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakewood, Colorado expensive?

In Lakewood, Colorado, the median home is worth about $398,200, and the typical rent is about $1,430 a month.

How educated are people in Lakewood, Colorado?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lakewood, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakewood, Colorado?

About 9.2% of people in Lakewood, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakewood, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakewood, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,503 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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